Terracette

Terracette

In geomorphology, a terracette is a type of landform, a ridge on a hillside formed when saturated soil particles expand, then contract as they dry, causing them to move slowly downhill. An example of this is The Manger near the Uffington White Horse.
It may also be described as a small, irregular step-like formation on steep hillslopes, especially on those used for pasture which are formed by soil creep or erosion of surface soils exacerbated by the trampling of livestock such as sheep or cattle. Synonyms (not preferred) are: catstep, sheep or cattle track.

ee also

* Downland

External links

* [http://lois.co.uk/pasture/geology.shtml#terraces Geology and geomorphology]


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  • terracette — ter·rac·ette …   English syllables

  • terracette — /ˈtɛrəsɛt/ (say teruhset) noun a small, steplike landform developed on a grassy incline; of uncertain origin but considered to be evidence of soil creep …  

  • terracette — |terə|set noun ( s) Etymology: terrace (I) + ette : catstep …   Useful english dictionary

  • catsteps —    (not preferred: refer to terracettes)    A terracette; especially one produced by slumping of loess deposits as in western Iowa.    GG …   Glossary of landform and geologic terms

  • sheeptrack — sheepˈtrack noun A terracette • • • Main Entry: ↑sheep …   Useful english dictionary

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